Product Development Coordinator

• Performs operational functions supporting designated product categories
• Assists the Director of Product Development in the development of product from initial design concept to placement to production to shipment of an item
• Order and manage sample yardage
• Communicate with raw materials vendors
• Track and managing garment samples
• Monitors milestone calendars to ensure that deadlines are met, issues are flagged, and updates to the team are timely
• Maintains effective communication with vendors and agents to ensure shipments are delivered on time
• troubleshoots and resolves any issues that arise
• Perform daily tracking and maintain records of details, updates, changes for Centric PLM system and proto samples ensuring due dates are met
• Demonstrates understanding of price value relationship
• Takes initiative to utilize product knowledge to find new resources and creative methods of sourcing product to impact the assortment
• Supports continual development and refining of work flow, processes and tools in partnership with the Director
• Establishes and cultivates strong relationships with all internal and external business partners

• Calendar Management experience
• Communicating with factories overseas
• Cost experience and creating cost charts
• Excellent communication & presentation skills (to include good listening & negotiation skills)
• Must be detail oriented, resourceful, have excellent follow-up skills
• learning and using all appropriate contacts to gather information & drive solutions
• Computer skills - Microsoft office, Centric PLM, Salesforce, Excel Proficiency required

medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits